Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer in Riverside

Misdemeanor Charges for Domestic Violence

Domestic violence may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony offense, depending on the particular circumstances of the case. The prosecutor in the case will have the discretion of deciding whether to charge you with a misdemeanor or felony offense based upon the severity of injury, the nature of the offense and the defendant's past history of domestic violence, if any. Most often, first domestic violence offenses involving relatively minor injuries are charged as misdemeanors. In California, a misdemeanor is a crime punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. At times, a defendant may qualify for alternative sentencing in lieu of part or all of his or her jail term or may face a mandatory minimum sentence. The specific penalties will vary.

Facing misdemeanor charges for domestic violence? When you involve a Riverside domestic violence defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings to handle your case and defend your interests, you can face these charges head on to seek a future free from the burden of a criminal conviction and serious penalties.

Riverside Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Though domestic violence charged as a misdemeanor is less severe a case involving a multiple offender or serious injury, these matters still need to be addressed with the utmost care. Part of the comprehensive domestic violence defense counsel that the team at our Riverside law firm provides is a complete and careful analysis of every single angle of the case. Because false or exaggerated allegations are sometimes a factor, we make the prosecuting attorney fight to prove every angle of their case. We challenge the prosecution at every turn. We find the weaknesses in their case and therefore offer our client the best opportunity at avoiding a conviction.

Contact a Riverside Domestic Violence Defense Attorney at our law offices to talk about your misdemeanor charges.